Jefferson Political Cartoons
Jefferson is trying to oppose the Constitution ( burning the Constitution) but the Eagle of Freedom (Federalists).
Jefferson is trying to buy land, but the Federalists argue that because it is not listed in the Constitution, thus the Eagle is trying to save it.
Jefferson is trying to buy land, but the Federalists argue that because it is not listed in the Constitution, thus the Eagle is trying to save it.
The hornet, Napoleon, is stinging the butt of the Prairie Dog, Jefferson, who is throwing up money for the dancing dude, Livingston. During the time of the Louisiana Purchase, the people believed that Jefferson should not be able to have the purchase power to the Louisiana Territory. They believed that Jefferson was being pushed by Napoleon to buy the Louisiana Territory through Livingston, who is dancing.
A ship on top of a turtle. The ship is the American Economy and it shows how the American economy was handicapped during the Embargo act. The economy slowed down dramatically.
George and Napolean are stealing from Jefferson. During the era of Impressment and Napoloean, American merchant ships were harassed by both the British and the French. This shows how both countries bullied and robbed and attacked the young american country.
A turtle is biting the butt of an American sailor, who is trying to ship his goods. The turtle, whose name spelled backwards is Embargo, is stopping the American shipper from selling his products. Under Embargo's feet is a license that shows that the government has a license to stop shipments. The man behind the turtle is the government stopping the american shipper from joining the other merchants of other nations.